JP2007293407A - Shouldering type input device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a shouldering type input device capable of quick and easy input operation and effective reduction of the volume of an electronic device. <P>SOLUTION: This shouldering type input device, which is an input device used especially for an electronic device, includes at least one machine body, one operation interface provided on the back of the machine body, and a keyboard table displayed on a monitor and placed on a relative position to the operation interface. Since reference at an input operation time is given thereby to a user, quick and easy input operation becomes possible, and the volume of the electronic device can be reduced effectively. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The backpack type input device of the present invention proposes an input device using an electronic device in particular, and the operation interface provided on the back of the machine body enables quick and easy input operation and effectively reduces the volume of the electronic device. To do.

  For a long time, electronic devices with perfect keyboards are electronic devices that quickly operate the keyboard with many fingers at the same time, and are mainly used for desktop computers, notebook computers, and some personal digital assistants (PDAs). These devices can input characters quickly, but for efficient document processing and mail reply, a considerable part of the office work occupies a flat table that supports the device. There is a common restriction that you can enter characters. For example, few portable electronic devices such as PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) with small keyboards, advanced technology mobile phones, virtual keyboards with monitors, and touch monitors with character recognition functions are easy to carry, When inputting, there is an advantage that it does not need to be supported by a flat table such as a desk, and it can be used anywhere, and it can always share office work, but the speed of character input is not comparable to conventional computers and notebook computers at all It is.

  With the development of digital communication systems and technologies, mobile offices are now a new type of company, but the environment with desks is not always anywhere, so there is no need for a flat table such as desks and quick text input is possible. Has become a strong demand for people.

  An object of the present invention is to propose a shoulder-type input device used for an electronic device, whereby a quick and easy input operation can be performed, and the volume of the electronic device can be effectively reduced.

  The backpack type input device of the present invention inputs an electronic device operation command by the input device, and is displayed by a monitor, which includes at least one body and one operation interface. The operation interface is provided on the back side where the operator's line of sight does not reach, and the operation result is displayed on the monitor. The operation direction and position of the operation result, and the actual position and operation direction of the operation interface are mirrors. This is provided as a reference for inputting an operation command for the electronic device to the operator. The operation interface indicates a keyboard, and the operation result displayed on the monitor indicates a keyboard table.

The electronic device of the above-described backpack type input device of the present invention is an electronic device that accepts character input such as a personal computer, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a mobile phone, and other central processing unit (CPU).
The operation interface of the above-described backpack type input device of the present invention is composed of a plurality of keys, which are used for inputting characters and functions, and in a position where a touch operation is performed after the body is sandwiched between fingers, The keyboard table is displayed on the corresponding monitor, and the key position on the keyboard table and the actual key position of the rear operation interface are the mirror relationship, that is, the same position on the top and bottom and the symmetrical position on the left and right. A mirror arrangement.
The monitor of the backpack type input device according to the present invention is provided with at least one left / right key on both sides thereof to control cursor movement and item selection on the monitor.
The monitor of the above-described backpack type input device of the present invention can be independent on an electronic device other than the airframe of the present invention, and is connected to the airframe by a cord type or a cordless type. In addition, a keyboard table is printed on the front of the aircraft, and the key positions on the keyboard table and the actual key positions on the rear operation interface are mirrored (the mirror arrangement in which the top and bottom are the same position and the left and right are symmetrical positions). The characters and function inputs for each key are displayed so that the operator can input them.

The operation interface of the shoulder-type input device of the present invention further includes at least one cursor control device, and corresponds to the operation result displayed on the monitor by the mirror movement relationship (upper and lower positions are the same, and left and right are symmetrical positions). Control cursor movement or item selection on the monitor. The cursor control device may be a touch pad, a trackball, a bar, a five-way key, or the like, or may be a touch pad for joint operation of the two.
The keyboard table displayed on the monitor of the backpack type input device of the present invention is a key character table or a key position diagram, and it is turned on when the finger is in contact or pushed and turned off when the finger is released or pushed. To control.
The above-described backpack type input device according to the present invention further includes a thumb holding portion, and provides a portion having a function of supporting the weight of the body with the thumb or the tendon of the thumb. It consists of stretched plates provided on both sides of the aircraft.
The body of the backpack type input device of the present invention described above is further provided with one support portion on the back surface, and is used when the body is placed on a desk.

The keyboard of the above-described backpack type input device includes a sensor unit for detecting the contact position of a finger, and the sensor unit is a storage type or electric resistance type touch pad, or a photoresist type touch pad. When the finger approaches or pushes the key, the key corresponding to the finger position is displayed on the keyboard table of the monitor, and the display is distinguished from each other by special display such as color and design.
The keyboard of the backpack type input device according to the present invention is a sensor unit, and the sensor unit is a storage type, electric resistance type touch pad, has a coordinate analysis capability, and the surface of the same key is divided into a plurality of small sections. Each subsection corresponds to the meaning or function of a specific character.
The key of the above-described backpack type input device of the present invention controls the display and disappearance of the keyboard table depending on whether or not the finger is in contact with the key.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the shoulder-type input device inputs an electronic device operation command by the input device, and is displayed by a monitor, which includes at least one body and one operation interface. The interface is provided on the back side where the operator's line of sight does not reach on the aircraft, and is in a position where the aircraft can be touched after being pinched with fingers, and the operation result is displayed on the corresponding monitor 12 and the operation is performed. The resulting operating direction and position is a back-to-back input device characterized by having a mirror relationship with the actual key position and operating direction of the rear operating interface.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the shoulder-type input device according to the first aspect, the operation interface is a single keyboard, and the operation result displayed on the monitor is a keyboard table. The key on the table is a back-to-back input device characterized by presenting a mirror arrangement in which the top and bottom are in the same position and the left and right are symmetrical positions.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a backpack type input device according to the second aspect, wherein one key provided on the body controls display or disappearance of a keyboard table on a monitor. Yes.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the backpack type input device according to the second aspect, a keyboard table is printed on the front surface of the machine, and the key position on the keyboard table and the actual key position of the rear operation interface form a mirror relationship. In addition, the backpack type input device is characterized by displaying the input characters or functions of each key.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the shoulder-type input device according to the second aspect, wherein the key controls display and disappearance of the keyboard table depending on whether or not a finger is in contact with the key. It is said.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the backpack type input device according to the first aspect of the present invention, a support portion is further provided on the back surface of the machine body.
A seventh aspect of the present invention is the shoulder-type input device according to the first aspect, further comprising a thumb-holding portion constituted by stretched plates on both sides of the machine body.
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the shoulder-type input device according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein a thumb-holding portion configured by an L-shaped part pivotally provided on the pivot is provided on both sides of the machine body.
According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the shoulder-type input device according to the first aspect, wherein a thumb-holding portion configured by connecting the drawer portions on both sides of the machine body to one or more support rods is provided. It is a device.
According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the backpack type input device according to the second aspect, the character indicated by the finger contact position on the keyboard is displayed in a special display on a keyboard table of the monitor. It is said.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the backpack type input device according to the second aspect, wherein the key includes a sensor unit for detecting a finger contact position.
According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the backpack type input device according to the eleventh aspect, wherein the sensor unit is a storage type touch pad.
A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the backpack type input device according to the eleventh aspect, wherein the sensor unit is an electric resistance touch pad.
According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a backpack type input device according to the eleventh aspect, wherein the sensor unit is a photoresist type sensor unit.
According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the shoulder-type input device according to the first aspect, the operation interface further includes at least one cursor control device, which corresponds to an operation result displayed on the monitor by a mirror movement relationship. However, it is a back-to-back input device that controls the movement of the cursor on the monitor or the item selection.
According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the shoulder-type input device according to the first aspect, wherein the operation interface including two cursor control devices jointly operates a cursor movement on a monitor. Yes.
According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the backpack type input device according to the fifteenth aspect, wherein the cursor control device is a touch pad.
According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in the backpack type input device according to the fifteenth aspect, the cursor control device is a bar.
According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a backpack type input device according to the fifteenth aspect, wherein the cursor control device is a five-way key.
According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the backpack type input device according to the fifteenth aspect, the cursor control device is a trackball.

  The backpack type input device of the present invention is to propose a backpack type input device to be used for an electronic device, whereby a quick and easy input operation can be performed, and the volume of the electronic device can be effectively reduced. It is characterized by.

  In FIG. 1, the front three-dimensional view regarding the backpack type input device of this invention is shown. FIG. 2 shows a rear three-dimensional view of the backpack type input device of the present invention. It includes at least one airframe 1 and one operation interface 14. The airframe 1 is provided with a thumb gripping portion 111 and a monitor 12 on both sides of the front surface 11, and the operation interface 14 is an operator on the airframe 1. It is provided on the back surface 13 where the line of sight does not reach, and is constituted by a plurality of keys 141. The key 141 is used for character input or function input, and is in a position where a touch operation can be performed after holding the aircraft 1 with a finger, and the operation result of the keyboard table 120 is displayed on the corresponding monitor 12. The key 120a position on the keyboard table 120 and the actual key 141 position on the back surface 13 form a mirror relationship.

  The keyboard table 120 in the monitor 12 of the present invention and the plurality of keys 141 have a mirror arrangement in which the top and bottom are in the same position and the left and right are in a symmetrical position. The display or disappearance of the keyboard table 120 in the monitor 12 is controlled by the front side of the airframe 1 or one side thereof, which is convenient for pushing at all times. The keyboard table 120 can also be a key character table or a key position diagram, which displays the input of the characters or functions of each key 141, and the characters indicated by each key 141 have different meanings or functions in different operating states. Change.

  The operation interface 14 further including at least one or more cursor control devices 143 and 144 of the present invention moves the cursor A on the monitor 12 or selects an item depending on the mirror movement relationship (upper and lower positions are the same, and left and right are symmetrical positions). This is as shown in FIG. 3, and when the finger moves from the d1 point to the d2 point on the cursor control device 143 (the dotted line indicates the movement path), the mirror movement relationship (upper and lower are the same position, left and right are the same) The cursor A on the corresponding monitor 12 moves from the e1 point to the e2 point depending on the (symmetrical position).

  The operation interface 14 further including at least one or more cursor control devices 143 and 144 of the present invention includes a touch pad (see FIG. 2), a trackball 145 (see FIG. 4), a bar 146 (see FIG. 5), and five directions. It is also possible to use a formula key 147 (see FIG. 6), and the cursor A on the monitor 12 is operated and controlled by the movement of the cursor A on the monitor 12 and the item selection by the mirror movement relationship (see FIG. 7). The mirror-related movement operation is performed by the track ball 145, the bar 146, the five-way key 147, etc. in FIGS.

  The operation interface 14 including the two cursor control devices 143 and 144 of the present invention can also be a touch pad, and both move the cursor A on the monitor 12, and as shown in FIG. At the same time that the finger is moved from the point d3 to the point d4 on the device 143, the corresponding cursor A on the monitor 12 is moved from the point e3 to the point e4, and the finger on the cursor controller 144 is moved from the point d5 to the point d6. When the cursor A is moved, the cursor A on the corresponding monitor 12 moves from the point e4 to the point e5, thereby jointly operating the movement of the cursor A.

  In another embodiment (1) of the present invention shown in FIG. 9, the key 241 of the fuselage 2 includes a sensor unit 241a, and the sensor unit 241a is a power storage type or electric resistance type touch pad and has coordinate analysis capability. The surface of the same key 241 is divided into a plurality of small sections 241b, and each small section 241b corresponds to the meaning or function of a specific character. The key 241 controls the display and disappearance of the keyboard table depending on whether or not the finger is in contact with the key.

  In another embodiment (2) of the present invention shown in FIG. 10, the key 341 of the body 3 includes a photoresist sensor unit 35, and one or more optical transmitters 351 are connected to one or more optical receiver optical receivers. The position of the key 341 touched by the finger is determined and displayed on the monitor using the light reflection time difference when the finger is at the key 341 position.

  In another embodiment (3) of the present invention shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the key positions in the keyboard table 420 displayed on the monitor 42 provided on the front surface 41 of the machine body 4 correspond to each other in a one-to-one manner. It is displayed directly above the actual key 441 on the back, allowing the operator to push more accurately. As shown in FIG. 11, for example, the “Y” -shaped key 441 directly corresponds to the “Y” -shaped 420 a of the keyboard table 420 on the monitor 42.

  In FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 showing another embodiment (4) of the present invention, the monitor 521 of the present invention can be made independent on the electronic device 52 other than the fuselage 51 of the present invention. Connect to Aircraft 51 by cordless method. At the same time, a keyboard table 512 is printed on the front surface 511 of the aircraft 51 so that it can be used as a convenient input reference for the operator, and the position of the key 512a on the keyboard table 512 and the actual key 514a position on the rear 513 operation interface 514 are mirrored. A relationship (a mirror arrangement in which the top and bottom are the same position and the left and right are symmetrical positions) is formed, and the input characters or functions of each key 512a are displayed, which is a reference when the operator pushes the key 514a on the back surface 513.

  In another embodiment (5) of the present invention shown in FIG. 15, a support portion 62 is further provided on the back surface 61 of the machine body 6 so that the machine body 6 can be placed on a desk and used.

  In another embodiment (6) of the present invention shown in FIG. 16, thumb holding portions 92 are provided on both sides of the front surface 71 of the body 7, which are constituted by extending plates 721 on both sides of the body 7, and the operator can Be able to pinch.

  In another embodiment (7) of the present invention shown in FIG. 17, thumb clamping portions 82 each having an L-shaped part 821 on a pivot 822 are provided on both sides of the front surface 81 of the body 8, and the L-shaped part 821 is used when used. Fold it up and pinch it with your thumb, fold it down and store it when not in use.

  In another embodiment (8) of the present invention shown in FIG. 18, on both sides of the front surface 91 of the machine body 9, there are provided thumb holding portions 92 configured by connecting one or more support bars 922 to the drawer portion 921. At the corresponding position of the support bar 922 on both sides of the body 9, one or more inner holes 923 for pulling out and returning the support bar 922 are opened. When not in use, it can shrink inward.

It is a front three-dimensional view of the present invention. It is a back surface three-dimensional view of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an operation diagram (1) of the cursor control device according to the present invention. 1 is an embodiment (1) of a cursor control device according to the present invention. It is Example (2) of the cursor control apparatus regarding this invention. It is Example (3) of the cursor control apparatus regarding this invention. FIG. 6 is an operation diagram (2) of the cursor control device according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is an operation diagram (3) of the cursor control device according to the present invention. It is another Example (1) figure of this invention. It is another Example (2) figure of this invention. It is a front three-dimensional view of another Example (3) of this invention. It is a back surface figure of another Example (3) of this invention. It is a display figure (1) of another Example (4) of this invention. It is a display figure (2) of another Example (4) of this invention. It is a display figure of another Example (5) of this invention. It is a display figure of another Example (6) of this invention. It is a display figure of another Example (7) of this invention. It is a display figure of another Example (8) of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Airframe 11 Front 111 Thumb clamping part 12 Monitor 120 Keyboard Table 13 Back surface 14 Operation interface 141 Key 120a Key 142 Key 143, 144 Cursor control device 145 Trackball 146 Bar 147 Five-way key 2 Aircraft 241 Key 241a Sensor unit 241b Subdivision 3 Machine 341 Key 35 Photoresist type sensor unit 351 Optical transmitter 352 Optical receiver 4 Machine 41 Front 42 Monitor 420 Keyboard table 420a Character 441 Key 51 Machine 511 Front 512 Keyboard table 513 Rear 512a Key 514 Operation interface 514a Key 52 Electronic device 521 Monitor 6 Airframe 61 Back surface 62 Supporting portion 7 Airframe 71 Front surface 72 Thumb clamping portion 721 Stretch plate 8 Airframe 81 Front surface 82 Thumb clamping portion 821 L-shaped part 822 pivot 9 aircraft 91 front 92 thumb gripping portion 921 leading portion 922 supporting rod 923 within the bore d1, d2, d3, d4, d5, d6 moving point of the finger in the cursor control device e1, e2, e3, e4, e5 cursor moving point

Claims (20)

  A backpack-type input device is used to input an electronic device operation command by an input device, and is displayed by a monitor, which includes at least one aircraft and one operation interface, and the operation interface is an operation on the aircraft. It is provided on the back where the person's line of sight does not reach, and it is in a position to perform touch operation after sandwiching the aircraft with a finger, and the operation result is displayed on the corresponding monitor 12, and the operation direction and position of the operation result are A back-to-back input device characterized by having a mirror relationship with the actual key position and operation direction of the rear operation interface.   In the backpack type input device according to claim 1, the operation interface is one keyboard, and the operation result displayed on the monitor is a keyboard table. The keyboard key of the operation interface and the key on the keyboard table are: A backpack type input device characterized by presenting a mirror arrangement in which the top and bottom are in the same position and the left and right are symmetrical positions.   The backpack type input device according to claim 2, wherein one key provided on the body controls display or disappearance of a keyboard table on a monitor.   The backpack type input device according to claim 2, wherein a keyboard table is printed on the front of the machine body, and the key position on the keyboard table and the actual key position of the rear operation interface form a mirror relationship, and the input characters of each key Or a backpack type input device characterized by displaying a function.   The backpack type input device according to claim 2, wherein the key controls display and disappearance of a keyboard table according to whether or not a finger is in contact with the key.   The backpack type input device according to claim 1, further comprising a support portion on a back surface of the body.   The backpack type input device according to claim 1, further comprising a thumb nipping portion constituted by stretched plates on both sides of the machine body.   The backpack type input device according to claim 1, wherein a thumb holding portion constituted by an L-shaped part pivotally provided on the pivot is provided on both sides of the machine body.   2. The shoulder-type input device according to claim 1, further comprising a thumb holding portion configured by connecting the drawer portions on both sides of the machine body to one or more support rods.   The backpack type input device according to claim 2, wherein characters indicated by a finger contact position on the keyboard are displayed on a keyboard table of a monitor with a special display.   The backpack type input device according to claim 2, wherein the key includes a sensor unit for sensing a finger contact position.   The backpack type input device according to claim 11, wherein the sensor unit is a storage type touch pad.   The backpack type input device according to claim 11, wherein the sensor unit is an electric resistance type touch pad.   The backpack type input device according to claim 11, wherein the sensor unit is a photoresist type sensor unit.   2. The shoulder-type input device according to claim 1, wherein the operation interface further includes at least one cursor control device, which corresponds to an operation result displayed on the monitor due to a mirror movement relationship, and for the cursor on the monitor. A backpack type input device characterized by controlling movement or item selection.   2. The shoulder-type input device according to claim 1, wherein the operation interface including two cursor control devices jointly operates cursor movement on a monitor.   The backpack type input device according to claim 15, wherein the cursor control device is a touch pad.   The backpack type input device according to claim 15, wherein the cursor control device is a bar.   The backpack type input device according to claim 15, wherein the cursor control device is a five-way key. The backpack type input device according to claim 15, wherein the cursor control device is a trackball.

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